The Characteristics of Particle Board from Empty Fruit Palm Oil (elaeis guineensis jacq) using an Adhesive of Liquid Guava Rod Bark

Abstract

Empty Palm bunches is the raw materials in the making of particle board with the adhesive of Liquid Guava Rod Bark, The Hot Pressing process at 16 Mpa and temperature 150oC. The particle board was created with a size of 20 x 15 x 2 cm with a target density of 0.7 g/cm3. This research aims to know the characteristics of particle board using adhesive liquida guava rod bark on the empty Palm bunches and performed tests to find out the quality of particle board with reference to standard JIS A 5908-2003. The result showed an adhesive has a real effect on fiber moisture content particle board and influential real pressure against temperature MOR (Modulus of Rupture). From the testing that was performed the particle board have 0,837 gr/cm3 density, moisture content, and strong 8,67% hold screws 18.25 kg at the rate of 20% of the adhesive that has been standard JIS A 5908-2003 while the absorption of water, development of thick, elastic modulus, modulus of a broken and sticky firmness has not met internal standards.